Begin early at 7:00 AM with a guided hike in Parque Arví (reachable by metro cable from Santo Domingo Savio station). Meet your eco-guide at the Arví entrance and take the 45-minute cable ride with scenic city-to-forest views, then embark on a 3-hour mixed trail hike through cloud-forest sections, pre-Hispanic archaeological sites, and birdwatching stops. Expect moderate-to-strenuous terrain with short steep sections and several lookout points over the Aburrá Valley.
After returning to El Poblado for lunch (around 1:00 PM), transfer by private minivan (about 45–60 minutes) to the Medellín outskirts for an afternoon canyoning/abseiling session in the nearby Rio Claro tributaries or local canyons (organized tour departs ~3:00 PM). Spend roughly 3 hours rappelling down rock faces, scrambling over boulders, and riding short natural water slides under guide supervision.
Conclude the day back in Laureles or El Poblado around 7:30–8:00 PM. Enjoy a hearty dinner at a local restaurant offering grilled trout or bandeja paisa, then relax with a rooftop bar view or prepare gear for the next day. Optional brief evening walk in Parque Lleras for nightlife if energy remains.
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Depart Medellín early (around 7:00 AM) by private transfer or shared van to Guatapé/El Peñol (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours). Upon arrival, tackle the famous Piedra del Peñol climb first—climb ~740 steps to the summit for panoramic views of the reservoir and islands; allow 1–1.5 hours including photos and descent.
At midday board a rented kayak or join an active boat excursion (from 11:30 AM–12:00 PM) to explore the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir: paddle between small islands, practice quick-water paddling techniques, and stop for a picnic on a small islet. Total water activity time ~3 hours. After paddling, stroll through the colorful zócalos of Guatapé town for 30–45 minutes and grab a late-afternoon coffee and empanadas.
Return to Medellín in the early evening (depart around 5:00 PM, arrive ~7:00 PM). If energy allows, finish with a relaxed soak or massage in El Poblado to ease muscles (book ahead) and enjoy a celebratory dinner sampling regional craft beer or local rum-based cocktail.
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